Civil War Chambersburg

Franklin County and its seat of Chambersburg played an important role during the entire Civil War. Beginning with the Union army camps established there at the outset of hostilities, JEB Stuart’s second ride around the Federal army, Lee’s passage through the area during the Gettysburg Campaign, and ending with the only burning of a northern town by the Confederates. This program will explore all of these topics plus a brief history of Chambersburg’s origins and growth leading up to the Civil War. Join Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide and Chambersburg native Tracy Baer for a special look at one of Adams County's neighboring communities!